9 Then And Now Photos In Buffalo That Show Just How Much It Has Changed

Change is good (usually), and the saying holds true for most things in Buffalo. While many of our city’s values remain the same: helping our neighbors, working hard in our industries, and appreciating striking architecture; there have been several drastic changes in Buffalo’s landscape over the years. Here are nine of our favorite then and now photos to compare the present to the past.

Forgotten Buffalo - Facebook

Then: A bustling train station with hundreds of daily commuters.

Buffalo Central Terminal - Facebook

Now: A recently restored abandoned train station.

Forgotten Buffalo - Facebook

Then: A major roadway under construction.

Zen Skillicorn - Flickr

Now: A key component for many city commutes, and a major topic of controversy among Buffalonians.

Shops at Market Arcade - Facebook

Then: The first shopping center of its kind during the Pan-American Expo.

Shops at Market Arcade - Facebook

Now: A shopping center featuring talented local artisans and shops.

D Raphael Failla‎ - Facebook

Then: A stunning skyscraper in the Buffalo skyline.

Kevin DjUniversal Steppin - Facebook

Now: A recently restored skyscraper, home to local businesses.

Buffalo, A Toast to the Town - Facebook

Then: A city hot spot for live performances.

Shea's Performing Arts Center - Facebook

Now: The most popular location to catch a Broadway show in Buffalo.

Buffalo, A Toast to the Town - Facebook

Then: The hub of Buffalo, with several shops, bus routes, and always bustling with pedestrians.

JasonParis - Flickr

Now: Much of the same!

Buffalo, A Toast to the Town - Facebook

Then: A unique design under construction downtown.

Payton Chung - Flickr

Now: A glistening beacon of light sparkling on the Buffalo skyline.

Buffalo, A Toast to the Town - Facebook

Then: An impressive building standing tall above the rest.

Daniel Lobo - Flickr

Now: One of the most popular spots in Buffalo for photography and catching city views from the observation deck.

Buffalo, A Toast to the Town - Facebook

Then: A simple design yet functional airport for air travel.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport - Facebook

Now: A still-expanding airport for national and international travel.

Which of these then and now photo pairings is your favorite? Do you miss any Buffalo landmarks from days gone by, or are you happy with the changes we’ve made in the Queen City? Leave your thoughts below!